Posts Tagged ‘ Joy ’

VerseD: James 1:17

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

James 1:17, NASB1995‬

Christ has redeemed us from sin and wrath, and there is no greater gift. May we be thankful for every good thing He gives us and share the great gift with others joyfully.

VerseD: Hebrews 12:2

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2, NASB1995‬

Christ has redeemed us and sends us out to share that redemption with the world. It can feel intimidating, unless we keep our focus on the One who has done it and goes before us.

VerseD: Psalm 100:2

Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

Psalm‬ ‭100:2‬, ‭ESV‬

God became one of us to redeem us from sin and separation. Let us gather together in joy to thankfully sing His praises.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:10

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

1 Chronicles‬ ‭16:10‬, ‭ESV‬

Because we know that God became one of us to save us from sin and wrath, we can come together as believers and joyfully praise His Name, now and forever!

VerseD: Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans‬ ‭15:13‬, ‭ESV‬

God came to us as one of us, dying for our forgiveness but rising again, giving us hope for eternal life. We now have His Holy Spirit as a deposit of that hope, so may we feel joy and peace in knowing our eternal destination.

VerseD: James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

James‬ ‭1:17‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God who never changes gifts us with a change in heart and mind to love Him and share His love and joy with others.

VerseD: 1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you

1 Peter 5:6, ESV

We were made by God, and He has made us to glorify Him and make His love, grace, goodness known. Let us joyfully submit to this call to follow His Son.

VerseD: Psalm 42:11

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

Psalm 42:11, ESV

Life in this world can get overwhelming and depressing.

Our God has given us hope for the future through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Seek Him to find joy.

VerseD: Psalm 51:11-12

Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Psalm 51:11‭-‬12, ESV

We may stumble and even fall away for a time from God’s perfect standard, but as Christians we can never lose the Holy Spirit, only the fruit of the Spirit. May we quickly repent and be restored to peace and joy.

VerseD: Psalm 47:1

Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

Psalm 47:1, ESV

We must acknowledge that God is good, and He has saved us from our sins.

That is worth celebrating!